Judge Priest depicting life in Kentucky after the Civil War and Reconstruction Period.
It still shows the stereotypes and prejudices which existed at that time in a somewhat humorous manner.
Based on a story by the noted Kentucky humorist, Irvin S. Cobb, it presents life as one would have imagined it at that time period.


This movie is part of the collection: Comedy Films

Director: John Ford
Producer: Sol M. Wurtzel
Production Company: Fox Film Corporation
Sponsor: k-otic.com
Audio/Visual: sound, black & white
Keywords: Comedy; Drama; Will Rogers
Contact Information: www.k-otic.com

Creative Commons license: Public Domain

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Reviewer: kareneliot - - December 27, 2009
Subject: Very Enjoyable!
A charming post-civil war period piece.

Makes me wish I could find myself in a belle dress the size of a house with a hat just as big, fan in hand deep in the "Old South" having a Mint Julep with the Judge on the veranda amongst the weeping Willows and Spanish Moss.

I found the items/people in the background as intriguing if not more so than what what was happening in the foreground. Love the old clothes and other accouterments. Really just enchanting and a must watch for a civil war/restoration fan.

Reviewer: BuffaloJack - - July 27, 2009
Subject: Absolutely Great
One of the best films I've seen in years. I wish I'd known about this movie before.
Will Rogers as Judge Priest could not have been better.

Reviewer: golftee419 - - July 20, 2009
Subject: What a classic
This movie is best movie i seen on here , i had to laugh at the spittoon , what a great gag in a court room , download it , 5.5 in my book , cheers

Reviewer: swampcat - - March 10, 2008
Subject: Will Rogers
I tought it was wonderful to get a chance to see the great Will Rogers in a movie. 5 stars just for him!